Garment



May 13, 1947. J. w. LEWIS, JR

GARMENT Filed Dec. 22, 1944 INVENTOR ass/ w Ml lav/.5 .Z Q

ATTORNEY Patented May 13, 1947 UNITED STATES PTENT OFFICE 5 Claims.

This invention relates to garments and more particularly to the ventilation thereof.

The exercise of walking, particularly in hot weather, causes the human body to perspire. The perspiration caused by overheating of the body through exercise, or otherwise, is absorbed, at least in part, by the garments of the wearer which restricts, if not completely stops, any circulation of air adjacent the body of the wearer thereby causing discomfort from overheating to the wearer.

The present invention provides a garment through which cooling air circulate-s adjacent the body to thereby cool and prevent overheating of the body.

The features and advantages which characterize the invention will be apparent from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawing forming a part thereof and in which- Fig. 1 is a front elevaticnal View of a garment embodying the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a side elevational View of the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary front elevational view of another embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 4 is a View similar to Fig. 2 but of another embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Figs. 1 and 3 but of a further embodiment of the invention, and

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a part of the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 5.

Like characters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the reference numeral i designates a pair of trousers having leg portions H and I2 which fit loosely on the legs of a wearer. As shown, the leg portions II and [2 are of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein and have respectively cuffs l3 and H3 at the lower end thereof. The upper part l of the trousers is above the crotch and the leg portions and continuous with said leg portions, said upper portion being adapted to fit the waist of a wearer. Upper part l5 has pockets l6 and I! therein disposed below said waist and at opposite sides thereof. A plurality of eyelets I8 and it) are disposed in the pockets I6 and I1 respectively and extend therethrough. As shown, the eyelets are arranged in a row which extends substantially 1ongitudinally of the pockets.

In use, the trousers ll) are positioned on the wearer and fit snugly around the waist and loosely around the legs of the wearer. The warm air i! and 12 at the bottom thereof. A natural flow of air, as shown by the arrows in Figs. 1 and 2, is thereby induced, the cool air entering the trouser legs as the heated air rises and leaves the trouser-s through the eyelets I 8 and I9. As the wearer walks, the movement of the trouser legs backward and forward and upward and downward impels the air upwardly causing the rate of flow of the air to increase thereby causing a more rapid circulation of air at a time when the body normally becomes overheated through exercise. The circulation of cooled air through the trousers and th release of the warm air therefrom prevents the body of the wearer from becoming uncomfortable through overheating.

In the form of the invention disclosed in Fig. 3, the pockets l6 and I1, at the lower portion thereof, are provided respectively with mesh portions 26 and 2|. The openings in the portions 20 and 2t are of sufficient size to permit the flow of air therethrough and not become sealed by perspiration. If desired, the entire pocket may be made of mesh material. The functioning of the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 3 is substantially the same as the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Cool air flows upwardly from the bottom toward the upperportion of the trouser legs while the heated air passes outwardly of the trousers through the mesh portions 29 and 2! of the pockets I6 and ll.

The embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 4 is similar to that shown in Figs. 1 and 2 but the eyelets l3 and I9 are positioned outside the pockets l6 and IT respectively so that the flow of air outwardly of the trouser will not be interrupted by objects placed in the wearers pocket or by the overlapping portion 22 of the pockets.

In the form of the invention disclosed in Figs. 5 and 6, a band 23 is adapted to be positioned on the inner side of the waist 24 at the upper part l5 of the trousers. The band 23 has eyelets 25 of substantially rigid material extending axially thereof. The eyelets 25 are in communication at one end thereof with the inner part of the trousers to receive air therefrom adjacent the body of the wearer and in communication with the atmosphere outside the trousers at the opposite end thereof so that air from inside the trousers will be discharged to the atmosphere. The band 23 is joined by a clasp 26 so that it may be adjusted on the waist of a wearer. The band may be positioned around the waist of a wearer without attaching the same to the trousers or may be attached either permanently or removably to the inside of the trousers at the waist. The operation of the embodiment of the invention disclosed in Figs. 5 and 6 is substantially the same as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Cool air enters the trouser legs II and 12 at the bottom thereof and circulates upwardly therein, the hot air passing outwardly of the trousers through the eyelets 25.

Since changes may be effected in the forms of the invention selected for disclosure without departing from the principles of the invention, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited except by the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A garment comprising leg portions which loosely fit the legs of a wearer and are open at the bottom thereof, said leg portions being of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein, an upper portion above and continuous with the leg portions, the upper portion being adapted to closely fit the waist of the wearer, and pockets in said upper portion positioned below said waist and adjacent the leg portions, each pocket having ventilating openings therein in communication with the interior of a leg portion and through which air from said leg portion flows outwardly of the garment.

2. A garment comprising leg portions which loosely fit the legs of a wearer and are open at the bottom thereof, an upper portion above and continuous with the leg portions, the upper portion being adapted to closely fit the waist of the wearer, said leg portions being of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein, and pockets in said upper portion disposed below said waist and adjacent the leg portions, each pocket having ventilating openings therein com-' prising a plurality of eyelets arranged in a row within said pocket and extending longitudinally thereof, said eyelets being in communication with the interior of the adjacent leg portion so that air from the leg portion flows outwardly of the garment.

3. A garment comprising leg portions which loosely fit the legs of a wearer and are open at the bottom thereof, said leg portions being of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein, an upper portion above and continuous with the leg portions, the upper portion being adapted to closely fit the waist of the wearer, and a pocket in said upper portion of the garment disposed below said waist, said pocket having at least a part thereof constructed of mesh material having openings therein of sufficient size to permit the flow of air therethrough so that air from the leg portions will flow outwardly of the garment.

4. A garment comprising leg portions which loosely fit the legs of a wearer and are open at the bottom thereof, said leg portions being of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein, an upper portion above and continuous with the leg portions, the upper portion being adapted to closely fit the waist of the wearer, and a pocket in said upper portion of the garment disposed below said waist, said pocket having the lower portion thereof constructed of mesh material having openings therein of sufiicient size to permit the flow of air therethrough so that air from the leg portions will flow outwardly of the garment.

5. A garment comprising leg portions which loosely fit the legs of a wearer and are open at the bottom thereof, said leg portions being of a continuous piece of material free of openings therein, an upper portion above and continuous with the leg portions, the upper portion being adapted to closely fit the waist of the wearer, and side pockets in said upper portion of the garment disposed below said waist, said side pockets having at least a part thereof constructed of mesh material having openings therein of sufficient size to permit the flow of air therethrough so that air from the leg portions will flow outwardly of the garment.

JOSEPH W. LEWIS, JR.

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